Oak Hill beats Eastbrook in Conference Game

The Oak Hill Golden Eagles defeated the Eastbrook Panthers 53-37 on Friday in a Central Indiana Athletic Conference (CIC) matchup.

Golden Eagles’ Kevin Renbarger said the Panthers have been on the rise after their last win in upset fashion over the undefeated Taylor Titans 48-41.

“When Jace [Tonagel] is in, things fall into place,” Renbarger said. “We need to find other ways to spread out the floor.”

This is the second time these two teams have faced off on the hardwood. The Panthers defeated Oak Hill in a Saturday tournament in December, 43-38.

Panthers Head Coach, Jeff Liddick is in his first year leading the team.

“We have to play the most complete and consistent game we have this season and be patient with the ball,” Liddick said. “If we do face adversity, we can not get down about it. We have to keep on fighting. It will be one of those games where we have to play all four quarters.”

Jace Tonagel led the Golden Eagles in every category with 20 points, 3 assists and 8 rebounds, despite dealing with a stomach virus.

Tonagel learns from one of the best coaches in Indiana, his father, Greg Tonagel. Coach Tonagel is the head coach at Indiana Wesleyan and has racked up over 500 wins and three NAIA National Championships.

“You’re not going to feel great, but just being out there is going to say something to your teammates, and I said, once you get out there, you may forget about it,” Coach Greg Tonagel said. “God has given you these gifts. Not for yourself, not for your glory, but for His platform.”

The Golden Eagles will face Southwood on Tuesday night at 7:45 p.m. EST. The Panthers will face Daleville on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m EST.